Charting My Interruption (CMI): “What the Fractal, Bitcoin?”

February 04th, 2026
David Lundgren, CMT CFA

Highlights

  • Bitcoin’s current top fractally mirrors the 2022 peak with similar clear momentum divergences.
  • Our momentum ranks have also plunged for the MOTR Crypto industry, disqualifying those stocks from the STP for now.
  • This latest breakdown implies a ~$50K downside target and potential spillover into broader risk assets.

"What the Fractal, Bitcoin?"

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